Cybersecurity
U.S. Marshals blast email addresses of those interested in anonymous bitcoin auction
Financial Services // Government (U.S.) // United States
Modernization
IRS Emails Wouldn’t Have Vanished in the Cloud
‘It’s an interesting window into how far we still have to go,’ industry official says.
Emerging Tech
Obama Met a Giant, Talking Robot Giraffe at the White House Today
The robotic animal that speaks with a British accent and can carry 30 people is just one oddity in a giraffe-centric news cycle this week.
Modernization
Gauging cloud security across government
FedRAMP is beginning to change the perception that cloud computing is less secure than traditional data centers.
Digital Government
Intel Folks Want to Mimic Brain Circuits
New IARPA project focuses on next-gen machine-learning algorithms.
People
SEC trying out the business information officer
CIO Thomas Bayer brought the idea to government from his time at Capital One.
Digital Government
VA Expects Award of New Patient-Scheduling Contract by September
Anticipates lengthy transition from old to new system.
People
Bowen: Consolidating health IT about culture, not tech
The military's planned move to a unified electronic health record means big management and organizational changes.
Digital Government
Do More 24: Like a code sprint for charity
The United Way of the National Capital Area's 24-hour crowdfunding campaign supports local nonprofits.
Modernization
Cloud: Are we there yet?
Maria Roat, Kevin Dulany and others discuss what's next for FedRAMP.
Digital Government
Lack of Telework Opportunities Makes Government Lose Out on Top Hires
Employees leave when agencies cannot offer flexible work arrangements, study finds.
Modernization
IRS email woes could have roots in creaky technology
A political battle between congressional Republicans and the White House may hinge on out-of-date computer systems.
Modernization
IGs seek better access to federal clouds
The breakdown of the VA's cloud email deal last year highlights the question of how to maintain oversight of cloud-based computer systems.
Cybersecurity
Top 100 contractors, flashcard apps and a DHS departure
News and notes from the federal IT community.
Emerging Tech
A Bill to Ban Internet 'Fast Lanes' Won't Pass. But Here's Why It Still Matters.
The FCC faces increasing pressure to ban paid prioritization of Internet traffic.
Digital Government
One Closed API at a Time, the Era of the Open Web May Be Waning
Even non-nerds should care that Netflix broke up with developers.
Cybersecurity